Test Code Mono Screen Mononucleosis Screen
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Capilary collection
Minimum Volume
- Adult: 1 mL
- Pediatric: 0.5 mL
Container
Purple (EDTA)
Preferred Specimen
Whole blood EDTA
Acceptable Specimens
Pink or Purple Top (K2/K3 EDTA)
Reference or Target Ranges
Negative
Reportable Units
Positive/Negative
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
Icterus Threshold | N/A |
Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Ambient | 24 hours |
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | N/A |
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | N/A |
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
Expected Turn Around Time | Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
Stat Availability | Yes |
Performing Bench | UH Chemistry, WCH Chemistry |
Methodology/Method Description | OSOM Mono Test – Immunochromatographic dipstick technology with bovine erythrocyte extract coated on the membrane |
CPT Codes
86308